Ingredients:
1 pkg. dried split peas
1 onion, diced finely
2 T. salad oil OR bacon grease
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
2 bay leaves
ham bone
1-2 c. cubed ham
salt and pepper
Directions:
Rinse and sort through peas for any debris. Set aside. Saute onion in oil until soft and translucent. Add peas, carrots, bay leaves, ham bone and ham and 6 c. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer partly covered for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more water, up to 4 c., as needed to keep from sticking. Remove bay leaves. Remove ham bone from soup, cut off all meat, discard bone and return meat to soup. Season to taste and serve.
